DE102010056417B4 - Storage device for arrangement in the area of an interior trim of a vehicle and arrangement of a storage device on an interior trim of a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

Stowing device (80a, 80b) for arrangement in the area of an interior lining (88) of a vehicle, comprising a receptacle (81) with a receptacle opening (85) for receiving the goods to be stowed and a cover part (82) which is designed in this way and so on the receiving container (81) is mounted so that the receiving opening (85) can optionally be closed or at least partially released by rotating the lid part (82) relative to the receiving container (81), the receiving container (81) at least in a transition area (83) to the lid part (82) is designed to be rotationally symmetrical about an axis of symmetry (84) and the cover part (82) is designed to be rotatable about the axis of symmetry (84) so that it can optionally close or at least partially release the receiving opening (85) of the receiving container (81) characterized in that the lid part (82) has a semi-dome-shaped closure part (86) and is adjacent to the transition region (83) of the receptacle (81) comprises a bearing ring (87), which bearing ring (87) is connected to the semi-dome-shaped terminating part (86) or is formed integrally with it and, in terms of its shape and dimensions, is adapted to the rotationally symmetrical transition area (83) of the receptacle (81) and such it is designed that the rotary movement of the cover part (82) relative to the receptacle (81) can be supported and guided on it.

Description

The present invention relates to a stowage device according to the preamble of claim 1 for arrangement in the area of an interior lining of a vehicle, comprising a receptacle with a receptacle opening for receiving the goods to be stowed and a cover part which is designed and is mounted on the receptacle in such a way that the receiving opening can be selectively closed or at least partially opened by rotating the cover part relative to the receiving container. In addition, the present invention relates to an arrangement of at least one stowage device on an interior trim of a vehicle according to the preamble of claim 7.

Storage devices of the type mentioned at the outset for arrangement in the area of an interior trim of a vehicle are known from the prior art in different embodiments. The JP S60-139543 A discloses a storage device designed as an ashtray for a vehicle with an outer housing part and a receptacle which is rotatably connected to the outer housing part about a central axis of rotation and through 90 ° from a non-use position, in which the interior of the receptacle is not accessible, into a use position , in which the interior of the receptacle is accessible, can be pivoted. A disadvantage of this stowage device is that the inner housing part protrudes relatively far into the interior of the vehicle after it has been pivoted into the position of use.

The FR 2 894 532 A3 also discloses a storage device designed as an ashtray for a vehicle with a cylindrical receptacle with a circular segment-like receiving opening in its upper side and with a rotatable lid which is loosely placed on the receiving container and in turn has a circular segment-like opening, which in terms of its size and shape with the circular segment-like Receiving opening in the top of the receiving container corresponds. The lid can be rotated by a user in such a way that the two openings are aligned with one another, so that, for example, cigarette ash can get into the interior of the container. By turning the lid further, the opening in the top of the receptacle can optionally be closed again by a user. A disadvantage of this stowage device is that the circular segment-like receiving opening in the top is relatively small and narrow, so that objects that have been inserted through the receiving opening into the interior of the receiving container cannot be removed from the receiving container, or can only be removed with considerable difficulty . The stowage device is therefore only suitable for use as an ashtray or for receiving small-volume waste that fits through the receiving opening. In addition, the lid loosely attached to the top can be lost under certain circumstances, so that the receiving opening can no longer be closed by the user.

The US 2001/0 013 350 A1 discloses a storage device designed as an ashtray which can be used in an interior of a vehicle. The stowage device comprises a receptacle with a hemispherical lower part and a hemispherical upper part. The upper part has receiving openings which can be selectively closed or released by rotating a cover part arranged in the interior of the stowage device relative to the receiving container.

The U.S. 6,116,246 A discloses a storage device designed as an ashtray with a housing which has an upper section and a lower section with an ash receiving cavity. The upper section has a semi-dome-shaped shape in sections and thereby forms an opening, referred to here as an air inlet. A cover, which can be closed or released as required, is pivotably attached to the upper section.

The object of the invention is to provide a stowage device of the type mentioned at the outset for arrangement in the area of an interior lining of a vehicle and an arrangement of a stowage device on an interior lining of a vehicle, which are simple in design, allow improved space utilization and improved accessibility of the receiving opening and can also be integrated into a vehicle interior in a visually appealing way

This object is achieved by a stowage device of the type mentioned at the beginning with the features of claim 1 and an arrangement of the type mentioned at the beginning with the features of claim 7. The subclaims relate to advantageous developments of the invention.

Starting from a stowage device for arrangement in the area of an interior trim of a vehicle, comprising a receptacle with a receptacle opening for receiving the goods to be stowed and a lid which is designed and mounted on the receptacle in such a way that the receptacle opening by rotating the cover part relative to the Receiving container is optionally closable or at least partially releasable, the receiving container at least in a transition area to the cover part is designed to be rotationally symmetrical about an axis of symmetry and the cover part is designed to be rotatable about the axis of symmetry so that it can optionally close the receiving opening or at least partially open it, the stated object is achieved in that the cover part has a semi-dome-shaped closing part and a bearing ring adjacent to the transition area of the receiving container comprises, which bearing ring is connected to the semi-dome-shaped end part or is formed integrally with it and is adapted in terms of its shape and dimensions to the rotationally symmetrical transition area of the receptacle and is designed in such a way that the rotary movement of the lid part relative to the receptacle can be supported and guided on it.

The stowage device according to the invention has a simple structure and advantageously enables improved space utilization and accessibility of the receiving opening. In addition, the stowage device can be integrated into a vehicle interior in a visually appealing manner, since no part of the stowage device protrudes far into the interior of the vehicle in the position of use. The interior trim of a vehicle, in which the storage device according to the invention can be arranged, can in particular be a door trim, a center console, an instrument panel or a side trim. The stowage device is preferably made of plastic. This allows simple and inexpensive production in large numbers. In principle, other materials are also possible, for example metal, wood (possibly with appropriate laminations), plastic or fiber-reinforced textiles or textiles laminated onto pressboard, or the like. Furthermore, the rotatability of the cover part and the closure of the receptacle with respect to the interior of the vehicle are implemented in a simple and robust manner by the above measures.

In order to achieve a secure connection between the bearing ring and the semi-dome-shaped terminating part, a particularly advantageous embodiment provides for the bearing ring to be clipped or glued to the semi-dome-shaped terminating part.

To facilitate the actuation of the rotary movement, the bearing ring can have a handle, in particular a handle, in an advantageous embodiment.

In order to simplify the production of the bearing ring, the handle can advantageously be formed integrally with the bearing ring.

In order to make the stowage device particularly visually appealing and also to create a large usable storage volume, it can be provided in a particularly preferred embodiment that the storage container is rotationally symmetrical, in particular at least substantially cylindrical, around the axis of symmetry.

In a further advantageous embodiment, there is the possibility that the stowage device - as an alternative or in addition to the bearing ring - comprises rotary bearing means, by means of which the semi-dome-shaped terminating part can be rotated about the axis of symmetry.

In order to at least largely avoid odor nuisance to the vehicle passengers when the stowage device is used as a waste container, it is provided in a particularly preferred embodiment that the cover part has sealing means that can be made, for example, of rubber, plastic or textile materials and are designed and arranged in such a way that that the cover part can be sealed against the vehicle interior in the closed position.

An arrangement according to the invention of at least one stowage device on an interior lining of a vehicle is characterized in that the stowage device is designed according to one of Claims 1 to 6. The solution according to the invention provides an arrangement of a stowage device on an interior lining of a vehicle, which enables improved space utilization and accessibility of the receiving opening and can also be integrated into a vehicle interior in a visually appealing manner. The interior trim can in particular be a door trim, a center console, an instrument panel or a side trim. The receiving container can, for example, be completely manufactured as a separate component or as an assembly part from several components. In the installed position, the at least one stowage device can be arranged upright (vertical), lying (horizontal) or also at an angle in the area of the interior cladding.

In a further advantageous embodiment, the receiving container can have a rear wall part facing the inner lining, which is preferably formed in one piece with the inner lining, and a front wall part which is formed by a separate component and to form the receiving container with the inner lining - for example over Clip connection means or screw connection means - is connected.

If the at least one stowage device is used as a waste container, it is preferred that the receiving container is designed to be completely or partially removable from the inner lining in order to be able to clean it comfortably and intensively.

If the receptacle is designed to be partially or completely removable from the inner lining, a particularly simple possibility of cleaning the interior of the receptacle results. The receptacle can then either be completely removed from the inner lining and cleaned separately, or it can be partially removed from the inner lining so that its interior is particularly easily accessible for cleaning.

In an alternative embodiment, there is also the possibility that the receiving container is designed completely and in one piece as part of the inner lining. This embodiment enables, in particular, a cost-effective production of the receptacle as part of the inner lining.

If the at least one stowage device is partially integrated into the interior trim of the vehicle, the stowage device advantageously protrudes only slightly into the interior of the vehicle.

Further features and advantages of the present invention will become clear on the basis of the following description of a preferred exemplary embodiment with reference to the enclosed 1 which is a perspective view of an arrangement of two stowage devices 80a , 80b in the area of an interior lining 88 of a vehicle shows. In this exemplary embodiment, the arrangement comprises a first stowage device 80a and a second stowage device 80b , which in the present case are constructed identically and on the inner lining 88 of the vehicle, which in this embodiment is a door lining, are arranged.

The two in 1 storage devices shown 80a , 80b each include a receptacle 81 to accommodate the goods to be stowed as well as a lid part 82 holding the receptacle 81 can close. At least in a transition area 83 of the receptacle 81 to the lid part 82 is the receptacle 81 each of the two stowage devices 80a , 80b rotationally symmetrical around an in 1 Line of symmetry drawn in dashed lines 84 designed. In this embodiment, the entire receptacle is 81 each of the two stowage devices 80a , 80b rotationally symmetrical, namely essentially cylindrical, around the respective axis of symmetry 84 educated. In principle, however, this rotational symmetry is not absolutely necessary.

With regard to the arrangement and design of the receptacle 81 on the interior trim 88 Various possibilities are conceivable: For example, it is possible that the receiving container 81 complete and in one piece as part of the interior lining 88 is trained. Another possibility is the rear, the inner lining 88 facing wall part of the receptacle 81 integral with the inner lining 88 train while the front wall part of the receptacle 81 is formed by a separate component, which is used to form the complete receptacle 81 with the interior trim 88 suitably connected (for example attached or screwed to them by means of clip brackets). Finally, it is also possible to use the receptacle 81 to be manufactured completely as a separate component or as an assembly part from several components and only then on the interior cladding 88 to attach. In the event that the receptacle 81 partially or completely from the interior trim 88 is designed to be removable, there is a particularly simple possibility of cleaning the interior of the receptacle 81 as the receptacle 81 then either completely from the interior trim 88 can be removed and cleaned separately, or partially from the inner lining 88 can be removed so that its interior is particularly easily accessible for cleaning.

The storage space in the receptacle 81 is through the associated cover part 82 locked. The lid part 82 is around the symmetry axis 84 of the transition area 83 of the receptacle 81 designed to be rotatable. In the 1 first stowage device shown on the left 80a is shown in a state in which its lid part 82 the assigned receptacle 81 completely closed. In the case of the second stowage device 80 shown on the right, the cover part is 82 rotated by approx. 45 ° clockwise (seen from above), so that the inside of the associated receptacle 81 through a receiving opening formed thereby 85 is accessible. The lid part 82 can preferably be rotatable even further clockwise - in this exemplary embodiment up to approximately 180 ° - around the receiving opening 85 to enlarge.

The lid part 82 is designed in two parts in the embodiment shown here. First, it includes one in the 1 upper, semi-dome-shaped end part 86 that is in the drawn position of the stowage device 80a the receptacle 81 locks against the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Second is the transition area 83 of the receptacle 81 adjacent to the semi-dome-shaped terminating part 86 connected (e.g. clipped or glued) bearing ring 87 arranged on which, in this embodiment, the rotary movement of the cover part 82 opposite the receptacle 81 is stored and managed. The bearing ring is used to facilitate actuation of the rotary movement 87 preferably with a handle 87a , for example as in the 1 shown with a handle. The bearing ring 87 of the lid part 82 is in shape and dimensions the rotationally symmetrical transition area 83 of the receptacle 81 adapted to the rotation of the lid part 82 and the closure of the receptacle 81 in relation to the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The semi-dome-shaped end piece 86 and the bearing ring 87 can alternatively also be made in one piece with one another.

Alternatively or in addition to the in 1 bearing ring shown 87 can also be a rotary bearing of the semi-dome-shaped end part 86 on the axis of symmetry 84 to be available.

The storage devices described here 80a , 80b are simply constructed, have a high space utilization, are when the lid part is opened 82 easily accessible and protruding from the preferred, in 1 shown partial integration in an interior lining 88 of the vehicle only slightly into the interior of the vehicle. They can be used for a variety of purposes. This in 1 Shown embodiment of the stowage devices 80a , 80b is, as by a corresponding imprint 80c is marked externally, in particular intended as a waste container. Particularly in the case of such a use, it is preferred to have at least the movable cover part 82 Equip with seals (e.g. made of rubber, plastic or textile materials) to put it in the receptacle 81 to seal the locking state against the vehicle interior and thereby avoid odor nuisance of the vehicle passengers as much as possible. In the case of using a stowage device 80a , 80b as a waste container, it is also preferred that the receiving container 81 all or part of the interior trim 88 is designed to be removable in order to be able to clean it comfortably and intensively.

In 1 is the arrangement of two stowage devices 80a , 80b according to an embodiment of the invention on an inner lining 88 , which in the present case is a door panel, is demonstrated. Such stowage devices can of course 80a , 80b can also be arranged in the area of other interior panels of a vehicle, for example on a center console, an instrument panel or a side panel.

The stowage devices 80a , 80b the 1 are arranged upright (vertically) in the installation position; the principle according to the invention can in principle also be applied to storage devices which are arranged horizontally or at an angle 80a , 80b be transmitted.

The stowage devices 80a , 80b are preferably made of plastic. This allows simple and inexpensive production in large numbers. In principle, other materials are also possible, for example metal, wood (possibly with appropriate laminations), plastic or fiber-reinforced textiles or textiles laminated onto pressboard, or the like.

Numerous features and functions of the storage devices have been identified in this specification 80a , 80b for arrangement in the area of interior cladding 88 , in particular on a door panel, and an interior panel 88 of a vehicle disclosed. It is expressly pointed out that the stowage devices 80a , 80b and the interior trim 88 and the arrangement according to the invention of at least one stowage device 80a , 80b on an interior panel 88 not necessarily all of these features and functions disclosed in the exemplary embodiment, but in principle any combination and sub-combination of the disclosed features and functions is possible.

That in the 1 Shown embodiment of the invention serves for explanation and illustration and is not to be understood as restrictive.

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Stowage device

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imprint

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Receiving container

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Cover part

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Axis of symmetry

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Receiving opening

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semi-dome-shaped end part

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interior panelling

Claims (10)

Stowing device (80a, 80b) for arrangement in the area of an interior trim (88) of a vehicle, comprising a receptacle (81) with a receptacle opening (85) for receiving the to goods to be stowed as well as a cover part (82) which is designed and mounted on the receptacle (81) in such a way that the receptacle opening (85) can be optionally closed or at least partially released by rotating the cover part (82) relative to the receptacle (81) , wherein the receptacle (81) is designed to be rotationally symmetrical about an axis of symmetry (84) at least in a transition region (83) to the cover part (82) and the cover part (82) is designed to be rotatable about the axis of symmetry (84) so that it opens the receiving opening ( 85) of the receptacle (81) can optionally close or at least partially release, characterized in that the cover part (82) comprises a semi-dome-shaped closure part (86) and adjacent to the transition area (83) of the receptacle (81) a bearing ring (87) which Bearing ring (87) connected to the semi-dome-shaped end part (86) or formed integrally with this and with regard to its shape and its dimensions are adapted to the rotationally symmetrical transition area (83) of the receptacle (81) and designed in such a way that the rotary movement of the cover part (82) relative to the receptacle (81) can be supported and guided on it. Storage device (80a, 80b) according to Claim 1 , characterized in that the bearing ring (87) is clipped or glued to the semi-dome-shaped terminating part (86). Storage device (80a, 80b) according to one of the Claims 1 to 2 , characterized in that the bearing ring (87) has a handle (87a), in particular a handle. Storage device (80a, 80b) according to one of the Claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that the receptacle (81) is rotationally symmetrical, in particular cylindrical, about the axis of symmetry (84). Storage device (80a, 80b) according to one of the Claims 1 to 4th , characterized in that the stowage device (80a, 80b) comprises rotary bearing means, by means of which the semi-dome-shaped terminating part (86) can be rotated about the axis of symmetry. Storage device according to one of the Claims 1 to 5 , characterized in that the receptacle (81) is formed in one piece. Arrangement of at least one stowage device (80a, 80b) on an interior lining (88) of a vehicle, the stowage device (80a, 80b) comprising a receptacle (81) with a receptacle opening (85) for receiving the goods to be stowed and a cover part (82) which is designed and mounted on the receptacle (81) in such a way that the receptacle opening (85) can be optionally closed and released by rotating the cover part (82) relative to the receptacle (81), characterized in that the stowage device (80a, 80b) according to one of the Claims 1 to 6th is trained. Arrangement according to Claim 7 , characterized in that the receptacle (81) has a rear wall part facing the inner cladding (88), which is formed in one piece with the inner cladding (88), and a front wall part which is formed by a separate component and to form the receptacle ( 81) is connected to the inner lining (88). Arrangement according to Claim 7 , characterized in that the receptacle (81) is designed completely and in one piece as part of the inner lining (88). Arrangement according to one of the Claims 7 to 9 , characterized in that the cover part (82) has sealing means which are designed and arranged in such a way that the cover part (82) can be sealed off from the interior of the vehicle in the closed position.

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